What to Bring
A simple packing and preparation checklist for sauna, cold plunge, cryotherapy and float therapy appointments around Perth.
Written and reviewed by Perth Recovery Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
In brief
Bring suitable swimwear, a water bottle, dry clothes and your booking details. Confirm what the venue supplies before packing towels, robes or protective equipment.
This guide is for: People preparing for a first Perth sauna, cold plunge, cryotherapy or float booking and wanting a simple packing checklist.
Preparation improves the recovery experience
A small amount of preparation helps the session do what it is meant to do. Arriving hydrated, comfortable and aware of the venue rules reduces avoidable interruptions and discomfort.
- Dry clothing and water make the transition back to the rest of the day easier
- The correct swimwear, towel and footwear help you use communal facilities confidently
- Checking what is supplied prevents the first visit from becoming another source of stress
The useful basics
Requirements vary, but a small recovery bag can cover most appointments.
- Comfortable swimwear where required
- A filled water bottle
- A towel if the venue does not supply one
- Dry underwear and loose clothing for afterwards
- Hair tie, shower items and a bag for wet clothing
Service specific preparation
Float visitors may want earplugs if offered and should avoid shaving just beforehand. Cryotherapy facilities normally supply protective gloves, socks and footwear. Beachside sauna visitors should consider weather, sun protection and a warm outer layer after ocean immersion.
What to leave at home
Avoid valuables where secure storage is unclear. Strong fragrances can affect other visitors, and phones may be prohibited in shared wet areas for privacy.
Planning a Perth session
Before choosing a facility, connect the service to what you actually want from the visit. These practical checks make it easier to compare venues and arrive prepared.
- Confirm what the venue supplies before packing towels, robes or footwear
- Bring dry clothing, a water bottle and secure storage for jewellery and valuables
- Check service specific rules about shaving, hair dye, metal items and swimwear
Prices, session formats and opening arrangements can change. Use the directory to compare options, then confirm the current details through the linked official business website.
What the evidence can tell us
Preparation advice is practical and venue dependent. Official booking instructions should override a general checklist because facilities, cleaning procedures and protective clothing differ.
Research and further reading
Healthdirect advice on dehydration↗WA Health healthy swimming information↗Common questions
Are towels normally included?
Some venues include them and others charge or ask you to bring one. Check the listing and official booking page.
Practical next step: Write down what you want from the session, compare that goal with the provider’s actual service, and ask one specific question before booking.
Should I bring drinking water?
Yes, unless the venue clearly supplies it.
Practical next step: Check the venue confirmation before leaving home; clothing, towel, footwear and jewellery rules differ between facilities.
Can I wear jewellery?
Remove it for cryotherapy and consider leaving it off for sauna, pools and float tanks.
Practical next step: Check the venue confirmation before leaving home; clothing, towel, footwear and jewellery rules differ between facilities.